• Dr. Teresa Campanile of Dr. T MD: A double board-certified internal medicine and integrative medicine physician specializing in intensive natural treatment plans for health optimization. She is helping people heal from various diseases in a wonderful and unique way.
• Diane Rosado of Children’s Castle Childcare: The only 5-star accredited daycare in Avery County. She lovingly cares for the young children in her community so her community can work and thrive.
• Jessie Dean of Asheville Tea Company: Crafting farm-to-teacup blends with the vibrant flavors of our region. Jessie is an incredibly resilient entrepreneur who has worked very hard to keep her company running.
• Georgette Shelton & Susan Rector of Penland & Sons Department Store: A 100-year-old, family-owned business that’s a cornerstone of Marshall, NC. Two women who will not let ANYTHING stop them from honoring the legacy of their store. 
• Hallie Pilkington of Deer Valley Athletic Club: A fitness and family facility that creates community through health. Hallie revitalized this run down facility in Boone a few years ago and has created an incredible space for her community.
• Sarah Yancey of Smiling Hara Tempeh: Supplying locally sourced, organic tempeh to nourish the Southeast. Sarah is a long term Asheville business owner who has picked up the pieces wonderfully and will continue to thrive in this community. 
• Frances Montgomery of Montgomery Sky Farms: A 50-acre farm championing sustainable vegetable production and animal rescue. This farm not only provides food for our region, they house and care for rescued farm animals. 
• Denise Markbreit of Asheville Print Studio: An eco-friendly printmaking community in the River Arts District. Denise is an incredible example of resilience - who has reopened her print studio after losing all of it in the River Arts District.